Philo Vance interrupts a trip to Italy to investigate the murder of a fellow dog fancier.

Stars: William Powell, Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette, Ralph Morgan, and Robert McWade

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This movie is part of the collection: Feature Films

Director: Michael Curtiz
Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
Audio/Visual: Mono, Black & White
Language: English
Keywords: Mystery; Murder; Crime

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: trilby1989 - - September 15, 2010
Subject: Great, Well Told Story
One means by which I judge the direction and editing of a film is whether I notice the camera or not; particularly on first viewing. If a story is well told and properly edited, the viewer should generally not be aware of the camera. Such is the case with this film. Yes, it is a classic detective story with multiple suspects, making it a bit easier for the viewer to quickly get lost in the story, but I don't think Michael Curtiz's direction should be sold short - he masterfully "just tells us the story", and that should be to his credit.

Great acting; great directing; great story. I can't recall any other 1933 film that feels as fresh and modern as this timeless classic.

9/10

Reviewer: Albert Schlef - - May 2, 2010
Subject: Nice.
Nice movie.

BTW, at least three actors here also appear on My Man Godfrey.